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2023 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIO N 125
February 19, 2024 - Introduced by Senators JAMES, BALLWEG, QUINN, ROYS and
SPREITZER, cosponsored by Representatives MOSES, ROZAR, MICHALSKI, C.
ANDERSON, BODDEN, DRAKE, EMERSON, JACOBSON, MAGNAFICI, MURSAU,
O'CONNOR, RATCLIFF, SCHRAA, SHANKLAND, SINICKI, STUBBS, TITTL and ANDRACA.
Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
***AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Relating to: proclaiming the month of March 2024 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness
Month throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Whereas, multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease of the central
nervous system, affecting nearly 1 million people in the United States; and
Whereas, multiple sclerosis generally strikes people in the prime of life,
between ages 20 through 50, and the cause and course of the often debilitating
symptoms of MS remain unknown and no cure currently exists; and
Whereas, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to a world free
of MS, increasing public knowledge about the disease; and
Whereas, since 1946 the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has been a driving
force of MS research, relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatments, and a cure, and
has invested more than $1 billion in groundbreaking research; and
Whereas, funds raised through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society fuel
research on pathways to MS cures and invest in the MS research workforce at the
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best medical centers, universities, and other institutions throughout the U.S. and
abroad, leading to many breakthroughs in the treatment of MS; and
Whereas, empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives is the
mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and one that all Wisconsin
residents should support; and
Whereas, Wisconsin recognizes the importance of finding the cause and cure of
MS and expresses its appreciation for the dedication that the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society – Wisconsin Chapter has shown toward creating a world free of MS;
now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature
proclaims March 2024 as MS Awareness Month and encourages all Wisconsin
citizens to learn more about multiple sclerosis and what they can do to support
individuals with MS and their families.
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